Drake University
Calling Des Moine, Iowa, its home, Drake University is a midsize, private institution of higher learning with more than 70 majors available to its undergraduate students. Cultivated over 130 years of educating, The Drake Curriculum features small, discussion-based courses, classes focused on areas of inquiry, and culminates in a senior capstone. This university is home to the new STEM@DRAKE complex, as well as several institutes and centers for research, including the Constitutional Law Center, National Rehabilitation Institute, and the Principal Center for Global Citizenship.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1224
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2019 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,904
Total Number of Undergrads
3,098
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $35,060
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,060
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,625
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
160
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Des Moines
Chicago
Minneapolis
Denver
Kansas City
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,800
What Students Are Saying
3.81
Average Rating
drake is an amazing school, the professors are easy to talk to and more than willing to help. the campus itself is beautiful and small enough to navigate easily without feeling compact. as a private school, it is a little costly but the quality of education is worth it.
Virginia from Des Moines, IA
Drake University is an amazing place to start the college journey. With its small-town feel, Drake University offers many opportunities to students, along with Des Moines, Iowa being a great resource to start job opportunities. Drake University is small enough where the professors know each of the students by name and that is the greatest feeling of all; to have that level of communication with professors.
Bethany from Centerville, IA
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